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This study tested whether showing people a 3D virtual model of their body changes could help them stick to a Mediterranean diet. 133 adults with overweight or obesity followed a diet for 6 months. Some also saw their body's progress in virtual reality. The goal was to see if this…

This study investigates whether an 8-week program of playful physical activities—games that combine movement with cognitive challenges like memory, attention, and planning—can improve executive functions and school readiness in preschool children aged 55 to 64 months. Compared to…

This study looked at whether playing computer-based brain games can improve thinking skills like memory, attention, and self-control in children. 176 primary school students in Hong Kong were randomly assigned to one of two brain-training programs or a waitlist group. They played…

This study tested whether a 12-week virtual reality training program could improve shooting accuracy and mental focus in competitive air pistol athletes. 134 healthy shooters aged 20-26 were split into VR training, traditional exercise, or a control group. Researchers measured sh…

This study tested whether adding cognitive tasks like decision-making and memory challenges to basic soccer dribbling drills could improve both thinking and motor skills in teens. 43 male adolescents aged 16-18 were split into two groups: one did cognitively enriched soccer pract…

This study tested whether short virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) exercise breaks during the workday can improve mood and thinking. Twenty-eight office workers who don't exercise regularly tried 5-minute VR exergaming, MR exergaming, or passive rest. Researchers measured…